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A team from the Institute of Chemical Technology (ITQ), a joint research centre of the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), and the Institute of Information and Communications Technologies (ITACA) of the UPV has developed the design of materials that improve the process of obtaining hydrogen from water using microwave radiation. The process allows hydrogen to be obtained from renewable electrical energy, thus avoiding CO2 emissions from hydrogen production.

🎙 Exciting News: Announcing Our New Patent for Conformance Control Agent in Hydrogen Storage! I am thrilled to share that my guide, Dr. Tushar Sharma and I have been granted a patent for our innovative conformance control agent with size and concentration control, designed specifically for hydrogen storage in the subsurface. This breakthrough technology, developed during my PhD at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT) is a game-changer for the hydrogen economy and a significant step towards the widespread adoption of green hydrogen. Hydrogen is a cornerstone of the clean energy transition, offering a sustainable and versatile energy source. However, efficient and safe storage of hydrogen remains a challenge. Our conformance control agent addresses this by enhancing the storage capacity and integrity of subsurface hydrogen storage sites, ensuring reliability and safety. ⏩ The importance of this development cannot be overstated: ➡Enhancing Storage Efficiency: Our technology optimizes the storage process, maximizing the volume of hydrogen that can be safely stored underground. ➡Ensuring Safety: By maintaining the integrity of storage sites, we minimize risks associated with hydrogen leakage and contamination. ➡Supporting the Hydrogen Economy: This innovation facilitates the scaling up of hydrogen infrastructure, making green hydrogen more viable and accessible as an energy source. 📲 This is a wonderful opportunity for industry interested in hydrogen storage to help commercialize this groundbreaking technology. If you are interested in exploring collaboration opportunities or learning more about how this can benefit your operations, I will be happy to connect you to the right contact person. Together, let's drive the green hydrogen revolution and contribute to a sustainable future. #HydrogenEconomy #GreenHydrogen #CleanEnergy #Innovation #Sustainability #Storage #Subsurface

Alhamdulillah✨, our research “Stone-Wales Defective C60 Fullerene for Hydrogen Storage” was published in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. The research presents a first-principles study of hydrogen storage in pure C60 fullerene cages and Stone-Wales (SW) defective C60 cages using density functional theory (DFT). Our results highlight, for the first time, that the endohedral cavity of C60SW66 is a promising new medium for hydrogen storage due to its binding energies (−0.26 eV) and its hydrogen storage weight percentage (5.3%) that are close to the optimal conditions specified by DOE for commercial use. In addition, this study opens up a new discovery of Stone-Wales defective C60 fullerene for further endohedral cavity applications. to read the publication 📄⬇️ https://lnkd.in/d5gH6YYd #Hydrogen_storage #fullerene #storage #hydrogen #carbon #C60 #Renewable_energy

🌍 The Future of Hydrogen Research: Insights from the StartUs Insights Hydrogen Report 2024 🌍 As researchers in the hydrogen field, it is essential to stay ahead of market trends and technological advancements. The Hydrogen Report 2024 by StartUs Insights provides invaluable insights for our academic and research endeavors. 📊 Key Insights: - Technological Innovations: Significant advancements in electrolyzers, hydrogen fuel cells, and renewable hydrogen production are making hydrogen production more efficient and cost-effective, opening new avenues for research in materials science and chemical engineering. - Investment Surge: The hydrogen market reflects strong confidence with over USD 6.4 billion invested, guiding research funding strategies and collaboration opportunities. - Global Integration: Hydrogen's versatility in sectors like transportation and grid management presents numerous research opportunities. 🔍 Implications for Academic Research: Renewable Hydrogen Production: To achieve large-scale decarbonization, focus on developing new methods for producing hydrogen from renewable sources. - Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS): Explore integrating CCUS technologies with hydrogen production to reduce emissions and enhance sustainability. - Hydrogen Storage and Distribution: Innovate in safe and efficient storage and distribution for scalability and reliability in the hydrogen economy. 🎯 The StartUs Insights report guides us towards future research directions, ensuring our work remains relevant and impactful. 🌱🔬 Link to the report: https://lnkd.in/gFRQzE6y #HydrogenResearch #GreenHydrogen #SustainableEnergy #Innovation #CleanTech #AcademicInsights 📸 Picture: AI-generated

#WeekendHydrogenLearning An insightful article by Seddiq Sebbahi et al. titled "A Comprehensive Review of Recent Advances in Alkaline Water Electrolysis for Hydrogen Production" provides an in-depth look at the evolving landscape of green hydrogen. Green hydrogen is at the forefront of the energy revolution, with water electrolysis playing a critical role in its production. Among the various electrolysis technologies, Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM), Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell (SOEC), Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM), and Alkaline Water Electrolysis (AWE) are the most recognized. While PEM and AWE are commercially available, SOEC is emerging as a highly efficient option, and AEM offers a promising hybrid advantage. Notably, Alkaline Water Electrolysis (AWE) remains the most mature and cost-effective solution for industrial and large-scale hydrogen production. The article highlights recent advancements in AWE technology, paving the way for a more sustainable future. Understanding the current status and future potential of AWE and other electrolysis technologies is crucial to fully harnessing the power of green hydrogen. Let’s continue to innovate and push the boundaries of clean energy possibilities! Seddiq Sebbahi IRESEN - Research Institute for Solar Energy and New Energies #GreenHydrogen #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #Innovation #Electrolysis #AWE #Morocco

A novel flexible solution validated using a reversible solid oxide system: 𝗦mart 𝗪ays for 𝗜n-Situ 𝗧otally Integrated and 𝗖ontinuous Multisource Generation of 𝗛ydrogen SWITCH Project This European project, funded by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership, has been implemented by seven multidisciplinary organisations from across Europe, led by the Fondazione Bruno Kessler - FBK , since its launch in 2019. One of the key principles of the EU Green Deal is to ensure a secure and affordable European energy supply. #Hydrogen production aims to support the growth of clean and low-carbon energy systems and their diffusion to achieve a fully #decarbonised society. Unfortunately, at present the vast majority of hydrogen is produced from natural gas and oil, resulting in the co-production of #CO2, a significant greenhouse gas. The remaining hydrogen is produced by electrolysis, but most of this production relies on non-renewable sources. The European research project SWITCH sought to address these challenges. After four years of intensive research and collaboration, the consortium has succeeded in creating a system that can cope with the intermittency of renewable energy sources by quickly #switching between #electrolysis and #fuelcell operation. In addition, the flexibility of the system is a great added value, as it allows the use of different energy sources, the connections to the grid, as it ranges from the production to the consumption of energy, with a focus on mobility due to its reversibility. The project has provided a solid basis for further development of the system through through the creation of demonstration sites. Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt e.V., EPFL, HyGear, SolydEra Group, Sweco Matthias Dr.-Ing. Metten MM explains the role of the Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt e.V. in the project:

📢 Calling all university students interested in green hydrogen! 📗 RenewableUK's Green Hydrogen 2024 conference 📅 Thursday, 18 April 2024 📍 ACC Liverpool Digital poster showcase ✔ This year, we would like to invite university students currently undertaking a university degree at any level to visually present their green hydrogen research or projects as digital posters to be showcased as part of the exhibition at RenewableUK's Green Hydrogen 2024 event.   Topic guidance ✔ Please focus on advocating green hydrogen. ✔ Some suggested themes include: levelised cost of green hydrogen; green hydrogen deployment; showcase of HAR1 projects; green hydrogen health and safety; properties of green hydrogen; forms of electrolysers. ✔ Other green hydrogen topics are welcome.   Submission guidance ✔ Please email your poster to Grete Domarkaite at grete.domarkaite@renewableuk.com by 5pm GMT on Friday, 1 March 2024. ✔ The poster will be reviewed by RenewableUK’s green hydrogen policy lead before we can confirm its acceptance. ✔ Please see the attached PDF document for more guidance. #RUKGH24 #greenhydrogen

Revolutionizing the Future of Energy Storage! Breaking News Alert! Get ready for a paradigm shift in energy storage, folks! Professor Hyunchul Oh from the Department of Chemistry at UNIST has unveiled a groundbreaking development in efficient hydrogen storage that promises to shape the future of our energy systems. In a game-changing research endeavor, Professor Oh and his team have delved into the world of nanoporous materials, specifically focusing on a structure called magnesium borohydride (Mg(BH₄)₂). Their innovative approach has yielded remarkable results: the ability to store hydrogen at high densities, even under normal atmospheric pressure. Why is this such a big deal? Well, hydrogen has long been hailed as a clean and sustainable energy carrier, but effective storage has been a significant hurdle. With this breakthrough, we're one step closer to unlocking the full potential of hydrogen as a clean energy solution. By leveraging the power of nanoporous materials, Professor Oh's research opens doors to a future where renewable energy sources like hydrogen can be stored efficiently and utilized effectively, paving the way for a greener and more sustainable world. Let's applaud Professor Oh and his team for their remarkable contribution to the field of energy innovation! #HydrogenStorage #EnergyInnovation #CleanEnergy #Sustainability

📣 Explainer: Blue Hydrogen & Cluster Sequencing   CCUS-enabled hydrogen is a low-carbon form of hydrogen production, which uses carbon capture, utilisation and storage technology to reduce the emissions associated with this method of hydrogen production. This form of production will have to meet the same Low Carbon Hydrogen Standard (LCHS) as electrolytic production to qualify for government support.   The UK Government's 10-Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution sets out the ambition for two CCUS Clusters by the Mid-2020s, and a further two by 2030. But what are these clusters, and how do they work?   🏭 CCUS Clusters are areas of concentrated industrial activity, with the potential for a transport and storage (T&S) network for carbon dioxide. DESNZ has chosen to initially support the HyNet Cluster, and the East Coast Cluster, which together form 'Track-1'. Individual projects can then apply to connect to carbon dioxide networks in the clusters that have been selected for Track-1.   ⛰ Under Track-2, the Government will select two more clusters, which they have indicated are likely to be Project Acorn, in Scotland, and Project Viking, in Humberside.   ⚡ These clusters will play an important role in reaching the UK's goal of 10 GW of low-carbon hydrogen production by 2030. 👇 Find more at the link below https://lnkd.in/dbR9ZeEr #Hydrogen #CCUS

📢 Calling all university students interested in green hydrogen! 📗 RenewableUK's Green Hydrogen 2024 conference 📅 Thursday, 18 April 2024 📍 ACC Liverpool Digital poster showcase ✔ This year, we would like to invite university students currently undertaking a university degree at any level to visually present their green hydrogen research or projects as digital posters to be showcased as part of the exhibition at RenewableUK's Green Hydrogen 2024 event.   Topic guidance ✔ Please focus on advocating green hydrogen. ✔ Some suggested themes include: levelised cost of green hydrogen; green hydrogen deployment; showcase of HAR1 projects; green hydrogen health and safety; properties of green hydrogen; forms of electrolysers. ✔ Other green hydrogen topics are welcome.   Submission guidance ✔ Please email your poster to Grete Domarkaite at grete.domarkaite@renewableuk.com by 5pm GMT on Friday, 1 March 2024. ✔ The poster will be reviewed by RenewableUK’s green hydrogen policy lead before we can confirm its acceptance. ✔ Please see the attached PDF document for more guidance. #RUKGH24 #greenhydrogen